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Apr 18 9:30 AM

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Theodore Roosevelt was transformed by the time he spent as a young man in the American west and he went on to return the favor, transforming the American west in his image. The author of 40 books, Roosevelt was among the most intellectually prepared presidents, which was coupled with the physical prowess of a strenuous man. He embodied his prescription for the country - that of living the strenuous life.

In his 1899 speech on the Strenuous Life (quoted above), Roosevelt raged against those who were afraid of the future: "These are the men who fear the strenuous life, who fear the only national life which is really worth leading." By almost any measure, his time was more difficult than our time. Then as now, government is uniquely able to do things what individuals cannot do for themselves. Then as now (with apologies for TR's gender exclusive language), "strenuous men" must stand in for the "common man." Then as now, difficult choices and decisions ensue in shaping policies aimed at "winning the goal of national greatness."

Roosevelt is portrayed by Clay Jenkinson, an Oxford-educated humanities scholar, author, social commentator and, now, documentary maker, who is deeply involved in preserving the legacy, celebrating the idiosyncrasies and interpreting the wisdom of the 26th president in our day.

Frank Slade - Director of Information Technology, New York State Department of Civil Service

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Moderator: Frank Slade, Director of Information Technology, New York State Department of Civil Service

One of the most important responsibilities of a CIO is to effectively manage the IT workforce so that it is aligned with, and ready to execute on, the organization's goals. Especially in challenging and dynamic times, workforce performance can directly impact organizational success. This session will explore the challenges of IT workforce/talent management in the midst of change, offer insights from the experience of workforce initiatives in other states, and outline strategies and tools CIOs can use to make the most of their organizations' people-power.

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"Times They are a Changin" isn't just the title of a Dylan song anymore.Today's leaders expect CIOs to be business professionals that understand the organization's goals and can think and act strategically as part of the executive team. Being a great technologist and service provider alone are no longer enough. Today's CIO must be customer facing and know how to leverage today's technology solutions to solve business issues quickly and in a cost effective manner. CIOs are also increasingly looked to as internal change agents to re-engineer historically inefficient silos within the organization that are no longer sustainable.

Join this panel discussion to learn how three organizations have successfully navigated this paradigm shift.

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Moderator: Ronald L. Greenberg, First Deputy Budget Director, New York State Division of the Budget

It's been done elsewhere with success and now it's time for New York State. What can be learned from both the public and private sector on how they successfully navigated through transformation? What were their goals, their approach and outcomes? What role do CIO's play in this change to be relevant and contribute to its success?

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Moderator: Dave Gibson, Group Vice President, State and Local Government, NA Public Sector Hardware, Oracle

Leading in the public sector has always been challenging, but perhaps even more so today. Revenues have been decreasing for years now, with another round of cuts promised in just about every jurisdiction. Public sentiment about government is polarized, pressure for transparency is high, technology systems are aging, and their caretakers are retiring.

Come hear from state CIOs from around the nation on how they are meeting these and other challenges head-on, what they see as the next set of challenges facing leaders, and the role technology should play in helping government serve constituents.

Afternoon Break

Apr 18 2:00 PM

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Concurrent Sessions

Apr 18 2:30 PM

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Leading Change: A Critical CIO Success Factor

Apr 18 2:30 PM

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Dan Healy - Deputy Chief Information Officer, New York State Office for Technology

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Moderator: Dan Healy, Deputy Chief Information Officer, New York State Office for Technology

Organizational Change Management (OCM) is a structured approach to shifting/transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state. It is an organizational process aimed at helping employees and stakeholders to accept and embrace changes in their current business environment. This session will focus on presenting OCM as a critical success factor for transformational CIOs.

Robert Vasko - Chief Information Officer, New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities

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Moderator: Robert Vasko, Chief Information Officer, New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

So is your information technology team prepared to assist with a local or state crisis? We are always seeking opportunities for business continuity, but are there opportunities to stage better integration across local, county and state levels to better deploy resources?

Come hear a panel of experts as they discuss the successes of addressing Hurricane Irene, as well as the lessons learned and what you can do to prepare for the future.

IT Governance

Apr 18 2:30 PM

Speakers:

Kevin Belden - Chief Information Officer/Deputy Comptroller, Office of the Comptroller, New York State

Adam Gigandet - Chief Information Officer, General Government Cluster, Office of Information Technology Services, New York State

Tom Herzog - Assistant Commissioner/Chief Information Officer, New York State Department of Corrections

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Moderator: Kevin Belden, Chief Information Officer, New York State Office of the Comptroller

New York State Leaders in the IT Transformation Program will present specifics on the envisioned structure and process for IT Investment Governance across the enterprise. The vision includes an integrated approach to making IT investment decisions within an agency, at the agency cluster level, and at the enterprise level. Key Governance milestones and a general implementation roadmap will be presented.

A panel of Agency CIOs, who have been actively engaged with the IT Transformation Team in defining the IT Governance Program, will be available for discussion and Q&A.

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Keynote - Leadership and Accountability When It Matters

Apr 19 9:15 AM

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The privilege and burden of leadership comes with a level of accountability that many aspire to emulate and anyone can rise up to and achieve. Using a devastating suicide terrorist attack as a backdrop, Commander Lippold conveys how the bedrock principle of integrity created an environment for leadership where his crew felt imbued with a sense of ownership as they seized the opportunity to be responsible for their ship and not just their jobs. Their own sense of personal accountability and leadership proved to be a guiding principle in the crucible of combat.

Morning Break

Apr 19 10:15 AM

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Concurrent Sessions

Apr 19 10:45 AM

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Leansanity and Agidelic A Real Path Forward

Apr 19 10:45 AM

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Scott Derby - Director of Application Services Center for Technology, New York State Office of Mental Health

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Moderator: Atul Sanghi, Managing Director, Sanghi Consulting Inc.

LEAN management advocates continuous improvement, maximizing customer value, and minimizing roadblocks. AGILE management advocates continuous delivery of customer value, continuous improvement, and adaptation to changing business needs. The public now expects its government to deliver effective services as cost-efficiently as possible and government cannot afford to waste IT dollars at the expense of "program dollars. As we look to re-imagine NYS government, can LEAN and AGILE management of the IT enterprise lead us toward new efficiencies, continuous improvement, and increased customer satisfaction? Come and learn from industry experts about the philosophy of lean and agile management, and hear from people who have experienced the trip in the public sector.

Becoming a CIO - Skills for your 1st day (and all those after)

Apr 19 10:45 AM

Speakers:

Mark Fleahman - Chief Information Officer, New York State Office of the Attorney General

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This session is intended for aspiring CIOs (and those already coping). It will cover some of the most important knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in a role that seems to be in a constant state of flux. Some of the topics to be covered are "How to break the 'cost center' view of IT", "Aligning technology to the business", "Creating strategic partnerships", and "Ensuring the CIO role stays relevant". You will leave with the Competency Model from the Center for CIO Leadership.

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Apr 19 12:00 PM

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Lunch Keynote - Being the Change Agent: Leading IT Transformations

Apr 19 12:45 PM

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Leah Lewis - Director, Consulting Services, Cisco Systems and former Chief Information Officer of the State of Colorado

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IT Executives are the change agents that lead agencies through difficult transformations. It is important to strike a balance between mandating change and building consensus. Leading through any transition requires a steady hand. Leading through an extreme IT makeover; budget cutting, staff reductions and the explosive pace of technology change requires fortitude, imagination, endurance and courage. Listen and learn as Leah Lewis, the former Chief Information Officer of the State of Colorado shares her leadership stories.

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The New York State Technology Channel session will provide viewers (Academy participants) with mind-boggling insights, earth-shattering facts, and completely biased opinions and points of view around a broad range of the most important technology issues facing CIOs and IT executives throughout New York State.

The session will be presented as an interactive game show without commercial interruption. Hot topics to stump the contestants and dazzle the audience include:Disruptive Technologies, BYOD, Cloud Computing, Enabling and Emerging Technologies, High Performance Computing, Customer Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Metrics Management.